Stitchery is both artistry and therapy, say needle arts practitioners, who called themselves “needlers.” Diane Clark says that stitching “is excellent for one’s mental health. It’s calming and ...

On the occasion of National Tourism Day on January 25, let’s explore Karnataka's leading destinations for traditional crafts ...

The Stitch Bank now has 275 types of embroidery stitches known across the globe, thanks to the recent addition of 25, reports the Stitch Bank’s manager, the Royal School of Needlework, a 150-year-old ...

Cross-stitching is a pastime that many people find satisfying and beneficial for its calming and imaginative attributes, and the end result can noticeably improve any room’s aesthetic. Nevertheless, ...

In this edition of Know Your Handloom, we explore Kutch embroidery and learn about its diversity. Kurtas, shawls and bags with Kutch embroidery being sold at Dastkar's Nature Bazaar What is Kutch ...

For 25 years now, 65-year-old Sujaya Mahesh has been promoting diverse styles of hand embroidery through Sameeksha Studio and School of Embroidery in Bengaluru. Her mission is to introduce new ...

SINGAPORE: Overseas votes in the recent General Election, which were counted by the Elections Department Singapore (ELD) on Thursday (May 15), largely reflected local voting patterns. In a statement, ...

KUTV — If you’ve ever thought counted cross stitch looked too tricky to try—think again! According to Cindy Sorley, owner of Stitchery X-Press in Clearfield, Utah, it’s as easy as sewing on a button.

A hereditary embroidery tradition, phulkari was historically practised by women of the Punjab region in present-day India and Pakistan. It is a form of counted-thread embroidery recognised by its neat ...